Hernando Beach, Florida
Your Nature Coast adventure starts here!
Private and shared charters for fishing, spearfishing, scuba, snorkeling, scalloping, sandbar days, sunset cruises, and on-water classes.
- (352) 662-1422
- Captain-owned & operated
- Free reschedule for weather
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Built for magical days on the Gulf
Professional Captains
USCG-licensed pros who know these waters — skilled, steady, and serious about your trip. No egos, just real captains who show up and put in the work to deliver.
Serious boats, serious gear
We run top of the line boats and invest in top-tier rods, reels, dive gear, and safety equipment — the right tools for the trip you booked, not leftover beat-up hand-me-downs.
Florida Gulf Coast specialists
Hernando Beach sits at the heart of the Nature Coast — some of Florida's most productive fishing and most beautiful natural coastline.
Fishing
TGIF Offshore
This is a shared trip for 6 guests on our 43' offshore boat to fish offshore in federal waters. Our captains will coordinate the adventure with you to ensure we put you on your desired species. Depending on the time of year (species open to harvest) and your desired target,…
$285/person
Fishing
Inshore Fishing
This is a private trip for you and your guests on one of our inshore boats to fish state waters within 9 miles of shore. Our captains will coordinate the adventure with you to ensure we put you on your desired species. Depending on the time of year we target Tarpon, Snook,…
from $500
Fishing
Offshore Warrior
This is a shared trip for 6 guests on our 43' offshore boat to fish offshore in federal waters. Our captains will coordinate the adventure with you to ensure we put you on your desired species. Depending on the time of year (species open to harvest) and your desired target,…
$600/person
Fishing
Blue Water Warrior
This is a shared trip for 4 guests on our 43' offshore boat to fish offshore in federal waters. This trip will range from 120 to 160 miles offshore fishing from 450' to 2000' feet of water. This trip targets blue water pelagic species like Wahoo and Tuna on the surface, and…
$850/person
Shared trips — pay per seat, not per boat.
5 shared trips run on a regular schedule. Show up, share the boat with a small group of other anglers or divers, and split the cost. Same licensed captains, same Gulf access — fraction of the price.
Pick your kind of day
Fishing
Inshore flats fishing, nearshore bottom fishing, and full-day offshore runs on the Gulf of Mexico out of Hernando Beach, Florida.
Spearfishing
Reef, wreck, and bluewater spearfishing charters for freedivers — nearshore limestone ledges and deep offshore pelagic hunting on the Gulf of Mexico.
Scuba Diving
Private scuba charters and open water certification dives on Gulf ledges and natural reefs in 30–70 feet of clear water.
Snorkeling and Scalloping
Scalloping, snorkeling, and family water activities in the clear, shallow Gulf waters of Hernando County — no fishing license or experience required.
Sandbars and Sunsets
Sandbar trips, eco cruises, and sunset runs for groups who want to enjoy the Gulf without a fishing rod or a wetsuit — just a boat, the water, and good company.
Classes
PADI-certified freediving instruction on the Gulf of Mexico — small groups, qualified instructors, and real open-water certification dives.
Our team and boats
The captains
Dustin Moore
Owner
Captain Dustin Moore is the owner and operator of Hernando Beach Charters.
Josh Barnett
Captain
Captain Josh grew up in Spring Hill Florida and has been fishing since he was 10 years old.
The boats
Invincible 42 Open Fisherman
43ft · Center console · Up to 6 guests
The "COCO's Melons" is equipped with quad Mercury Verado 350 supercharged outboards, allowing for a 50+ mph cruising speed and top speed over 70 mph.
Pathfinder 2400 Open
24ft · Center console · Up to 6 guests
Our inshore and nearshore platform is a 2025 Pathfinder 2400 Open powered by a Yamaha 350.
Got a question? Call or message us.
We're on the water most mornings — leave a message and we'll get back to you same day.
Or email us at info@hernandobeachcharters.com